DESCRIPTION

This position has regional responsibility for locomotive and freight car maintenance, inspection, and repair to continuously improve the availability and reliability of railroad equipment. Additionally, this position ensures that proper safety requirements are being met and are in compliance with OSHA, AAR and FRA requirements. This position requires ability to lead and develop a workforce across a region, respond to interruptions impacting service to customers, and instill a culture of continuous improvement related to safety and service to our customers. This position supervises work flow planning and is the technical authority and responsible for analytics.

Works on a variety of issues where analysis requires evaluation of multiple factors, including business objectives and trends. Adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges within a functional area; defines department’s operating standards. Translates the business unit’s vision into plans and guides execution. Plans and prioritizes work to meet department commitments aligned with company goals and financial responsibilities. Leads the progress toward stated goals and execution of corporate policy. Manages professional teams comprised of individual contributors and/or supervisors. Participates in the interview and selection process, provides training and mentorship, offers career development guidance, and is engaged in performance management. Provides timely and constructive coaching and feedback; develops staff and provides rewarding opportunities. Reports to a people leader at a higher career level.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinates daily shop flow, and scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance.
• Leads collaboratively with other departments to meet service expectations.
• Ensures facility maintenance and cleanliness.
• Ensures commitment of FRA regulations and AAR rules within the organization.
• Plans, forecasts, and implements logistics requirements to achieve efficient production results.
• Plans repairs and calibration of shop equipment and tools.
• Coordinates training of employees.
• Promotes safety protocol for workers and attend safety meetings.
• Ensures up to date technical documentation and information is available.
• Meets production targets in an efficient and safe manner.
• Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma - General Studies;
• Eleven (11) years’ experience in an equipment maintenance repair environment;
• Five (5) years Managerial experience;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED

• Experience with box car program maintenance
• Experience with locomotive servicing, repair, and maintenance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Shift work is an essential function of this job. Employees must have the ability and willingness to support critically important railroad operations 24 hours per day/7 days per week, working various shifts as assigned. Schedule assignments may include after-hours, weekends and holidays.

WE OFFER:

• Complete health and welfare benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive plan
• Railroad Retirement benefits
• 401k savings
• Leave/vacation plan

EEO STATEMENT

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.

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